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Old 08-12-2005, 11:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation Porsche Panamera.

Original article in German, translated to English:



Sportier than a Mercedes Benz CLS, roomier than a BMW 6-series, stronger than a Jaguar XKR: With the Panamera, Porsche wants to reinterpret the Gran Turismo concept.



The roof line and the form of the rear side windows, orient themselves to 911, the rear flap, we know from the 944 and 928, the lights remind the Boxster.



The engines are well-known in principle from the Cayenne (V8, photo) and the Carrera GT (V10).



The piston displacement of the V10 (photo) might rise from 5,7 to 6,5 litres. While the Sauger in the achievement is easily taken back, 700 Bhp are and more in it with the Biturbo. Likewise again: the double clutch transmission.

For the original article in German, click here: http://www.autobild.de/projektor/gal...rtikel_id=9437
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Old 08-12-2005, 01:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

Looking at those, Photoshop pics, I have to say: It's not exactly a pretty car.

It looks like a bloated 911 and those headlights are a rip-off from the Mercedes CLS.

At least, the 6.5 V10 700 Bhp engine is quite impressive.

Not even, the Carrera GT is that powerful, but then, about the time, when the Panamera will be released - in 2009 - the Carrera GT will not be available anymore.

Porsche announced, they will drop the Carrera GT for 2006.
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Old 08-12-2005, 02:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

if that's really it, and not a photoshop, I AM GOING TO GET ONE!!!
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Old 08-12-2005, 03:01 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

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It looks like a bloated 911 and those headlights are a rip-off from the Mercedes CLS.
are you high?? those headlights aren't a ripoff of any MB car, they're styled after those of the new cayenne. and it looks way sleeker than the CLS will ever be. if it was a bloated 911, it would look like a GTI.

-thanks for the article and pics.
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Old 08-16-2005, 01:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

Kowalski is a little lacking in the real of reality forgive him... after all he like Saabs...

That is a classily clean design, following in the steps of 911 tradition.

If I was a rich man.... alas designing cars doesn't pay very well
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

Front reminds me of an elegent Euro Viper.....I love the cars looks...and I like how Porsce is starting to tweak with their old stagnant design
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

Looks pretty hot - I like how the c pillar integrates into the rear glass. The small seperation at the front quarters I don't like though.
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Old 08-16-2005, 07:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

Whats the price of this four door ? 130 grand? 180 grand?
Great car....but way too much cabbage for me.

Thanks for the photo.

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if that's really it, and not a photoshop, I AM GOING TO GET ONE!!!
Take it easy man! Do you know how much this thing is going to cost?? I must admit it is a very pretty car, and it is almost guaranteed to sell well for Porsche. Everything with the name Porsche on it seems to sell well. I guess I just wish it was rear engined....I like the rear engined 911's and I wish Porsche would make a rear engined sedan. You know...go back to their roots and build something legendary. The purists would sure be happy...
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Old 08-17-2005, 05:52 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

If it was for ex. an Alfa Romeo or Pontiac,I would say I like the way it looks,but this car doesn't deserve the Porsche name
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Re: Porsche Panamera.

A 4 door Porsche?
What's next? An Audi truck?
nevermind.
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Old 08-17-2005, 01:50 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I am going to be the first on my block to have one, a kit car version that is. I think this car looks really slick.
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